NYC Parks Events Calendar

Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.

Sunday, January 11, 2015

at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan

11:00 a.m.Hikers will see the old rock shelters used by Lenape Natives at Inwood Hill Park, observe the Cloisters building in Fort Tryon Park, and finish at the legendary Little Red Lighthouse.Category: Nature, Fitness, HistoryFree!

at Parking Area (in High Rock Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. On our hikes, you may explore nature, discover our city’s urban forests, or just…Category: Nature, FitnessFree!

at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx

11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.Let nature inspire you to find your center and reconnect with your true self using guided mindfulness and other meditation practices. Each session includes instruction in simple…Category: Fitness

1:00 p.m.The new Lenape Gallery at Conference House Park Visitor Center will open Riding the Waves, a new exhibit of the Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication. The premiere…Category: Education, History, Talks, WaterfrontFree!

at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.After the Family Art Project, continue exploring the theme on a family-friendly walk through the gardens or woodlands. Many insects and other animals struggle to survive during…Category: Nature, Kids, ToursFree!

at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.After dropping off items at the E-Waste Event, join us in the Education Building where we’ll be making children’s crafts out of recycled and repurposed items.Category: Arts & Crafts, KidsFree!